Decatur Elementary School

Decatur Island
Anacortes, WA 98221
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Decatur Elementary School serves 8 students in grades Kindergarten-8. 
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 8 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Decatur Elementary School's student population of 8 students has grown by 300% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
8 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Decatur Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (WA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
n/a
25%
Black
n/a
5%
White
38%
50%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
62%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.48
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Decatur Elementary School?
8 students attend Decatur Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Decatur Elementary School students are Two or more races, and 38% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Decatur Elementary School?
Decatur Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Decatur Elementary School offer ?
Decatur Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Decatur Elementary School part of?
Decatur Elementary School is part of Lopez School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 8 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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